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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss
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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Fulham manager Marco Silva revealed that Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are still dealing with the emotional impact of Nigeria's painful penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.Chukwueze, Iwobi and Bassey all started as the Super Eagles lost to the Leopards 4-3 on penalties despite taking an early lead through Frank Onyeka, whose deflected strike beat goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.A moment of carelessness from Iwobi in midfield, where he...

November 22, 2025
South African club offer Akpeyi 2+1 year deal but Super Eagles GK insists on shorter terms
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South African club offer Akpeyi 2+1 year deal but Super Eagles GK insists on shorter terms

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Daniel Akpeyi's transfer to Sekhukhune United is gathering pace, with the goalkeeper discussing personal terms with the South African DStv Premiership club....

Sep 11, 2022
Fifth straight clean sheet for Super Eagles defender and Ajax Amsterdam
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Fifth straight clean sheet for Super Eagles defender and Ajax Amsterdam

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey continued his fine form for Ajax Amsterdam on Saturday evening as the Dutch champions picked up their fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions.   ...

Sep 10, 2022
Ex-West Brom defender condemns foreign coaches' approach to Nigeria National Team jobs
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Ex-West Brom defender condemns foreign coaches' approach to Nigeria National Team jobs

Former West Brom defender Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed his dismay at the idea of Nigeria's national team coaches living abroad and only coming back to Nigeria when an international games or tournam...

Sep 10, 2022
South African club mulling over move for Nigeria GK but nothing concrete for now
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South African club mulling over move for Nigeria GK but nothing concrete for now

South African DStv Premiership club Sekhukhune United are mulling over a move for Daniel Akpeyi.   The Nigeria goalkeeper is currently unemployed after ending his three-year associatio...

Sep 10, 2022
Istanbul Basaksehir star beats Super Eagles duo to clinch UECL Goal of the Week
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Istanbul Basaksehir star beats Super Eagles duo to clinch UECL Goal of the Week

Super Eagles duo Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have missed out on the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week.   The Villarreal and Slavia Prague wingers were nominated for the...

Sep 10, 2022
Bassey reveals why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax fan after UCL debut against Rangers
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Bassey reveals why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax fan after UCL debut against Rangers

Calvin Bassey has explained why he didn't give his shirt to an Ajax Amsterdam fan after Wednesday evening's Champions League match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.   The Nigeria internat...

Sep 9, 2022
Two Super Eagles stars nominated for UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week
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Two Super Eagles stars nominated for UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week

Two Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Peter Olayinka have been nominated for the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week, informs the official website of UEFA.   Making his deb...

Sep 9, 2022
Nigeria to face star-studded Portugal team filled with Man Utd, Man City, Wolves players
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Nigeria to face star-studded Portugal team filled with Man Utd, Man City, Wolves players

The Super Eagles will face the Portuguese national team in an international friendly before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.   Nicknamed A Seleção, Portugal have in their ranks Premie...

Sep 8, 2022
WAFCON 2022 joint-top scorer obtains Diplomas from El Roi London University
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WAFCON 2022 joint-top scorer obtains Diplomas from El Roi London University

Rasheedat Ajibade has obtained Diplomas in Sports Management and Coaching Psychology from El Roi London University.   And in doing so, the Super Falcons dazzler follows in the footsteps of&n...

Sep 8, 2022
McCoist admits Rangers have lost physicality after departure of three Super Eagles stars
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McCoist admits Rangers have lost physicality after departure of three Super Eagles stars

A fantastic Ajax Amsterdam team thrashed Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Rangers in their opening game of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening.   The Light ...

Sep 7, 2022
Ajax 4 Rangers 0 : Dream Champions League debut for Bassey against his former club
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Ajax 4 Rangers 0 : Dream Champions League debut for Bassey against his former club

Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey made his UEFA Champions League debut for Ajax Amsterdam as they hammered his former club Glasgow Rangers 4-0 on Wednesday evening.   The Dutch Eredivisi...

Sep 7, 2022
Musa, Chukwueze set their sights on equaling feat of Super Eagles teammates Olayinka, Odey
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Musa, Chukwueze set their sights on equaling feat of Super Eagles teammates Olayinka, Odey

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa is in contention to make his debut in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with his new club Sivasspor beating the deadline to register the winger for the competition. &nbs...

Sep 7, 2022